Charities United States Animal Welfare Operation at Ease Inc
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Operation at Ease Inc

Takes dogs from shelters, pairs them with deserving veterans and first responders and provides a free guided training program for post traumatic stress and light mobility service dogs.

Animal Welfare Schenectady, NY EIN 810866429 · IRS Reg 81-0866429 · IRS Sign up to see website
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85
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
85/100 · methodology

About Operation at Ease Inc

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Founded
Headquarters
Schenectady, NY
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
D61
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2016

Mission

Takes dogs from shelters, pairs them with deserving veterans and first responders and provides a free guided training program for post traumatic stress and light mobility service dogs.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D61
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 61%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 85
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.61
Program expenses$0.61 ($126,401)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Operation at Ease Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Schenectady, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its EIN is 810866429. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $318K in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Operation at Ease Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 85 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.

Operation at Ease Inc is located in Schenectady, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.

Based on official tax filings, Operation at Ease Inc has $318K in annual revenue. It allocates 61% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Operation at Ease Inc is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $318K in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Operation at Ease Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Operation at Ease Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 61% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Operation at Ease Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 61% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $318K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Operation at Ease Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Operation at Ease Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 810866429, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
61% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

JO
Joni Bonilla
CEO

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

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Bellanca F•••••••
SECRETARY
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Eddie R•••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
JO
Joni B••••••
PRESIDENT
MA
Matt G••••••
TREASURER
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Schenectady bar offers $2 Schlitz beer deal to support Operation at Ease - The Daily Gazette
Feb 2026
www.dailygazette.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
John Muuss Obituary - Southport, NC - Dignity Memorial
Dec 2025
www.dignitymemorial.com
Operation At Ease Receives $5,000 Grant from Homes for Heroes Foundation - Homes for Heroes
Oct 2025
www.homesforheroes.com
The Sunflower 50 go-kart race ran Sunday in Broadalbin. 27 photos from the event - The Daily Gazette
Aug 2025
www.dailygazette.com
NYRA to honor veterans and active-duty service members at Saratoga Race Course - WRGB
Aug 2025
cbs6albany.com
Duty Calls: Dog trainers help hundreds ease traumatic stress - Times Union
Jul 2025
www.timesunion.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Times Union names winners of The Big $100,000 Giveaway - Times Union
Dec 2024
www.timesunion.com
A weekend of camaraderie, connection, conversation - The American Legion
Nov 2024
www.legion.org
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
N.Y. nonprofit offers free telehealth therapy for area first responders, corrections officers - EMS1
Feb 2023
www.ems1.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Coffee For a Cause at Capital Region BOCES Raises Money for Veterans - Capital Region Chamber
Nov 2022
capitalregionchamber.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Operation at Ease Inc This page 85 $317,879 61%
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Better Days Inc 93 $181,989 99%
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Bullpen Way Station & Sanctuary Ltd 90 $151,835 93%
Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc 90 $136,295 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 10 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Operation at Ease Inc

What is Operation at Ease Inc?
Operation at Ease Inc is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Schenectady, United States. Provide dogs with veterans w
When was Operation at Ease Inc founded?
Operation at Ease Inc was founded in 2015.
Who leads Operation at Ease Inc?
Joni Bonilla serves as CEO.
Where is Operation at Ease Inc located?
Headquartered in Schenectady, United States.
What is Operation at Ease Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 61% of expenses go to program services.
Is Operation at Ease Inc trustworthy?
Operation at Ease Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Operation at Ease Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 810866429. Registration: 81-0866429 (United States).
What is Operation at Ease Inc's website?
https://operationatease.org/